It is common to find buyers of the Ford F-250 enthusiastic about their purchase. The F-250 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Ford line for years. It is considered an institution of a truck and the 1999 model is no exception. The Ford F-250 falls into the standard cab pickup for the family category. The F-250 inspires brand loyalty, and it's not unusual to have a buyer purchase Fords year after year It is a constant that only gets better with age.

Ford F-250 Engine Specs

The F-250 XLT is equipped with a Ford 5.4 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Triton engine is mated to a Ford 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

The F-250 uses power-assisted brakes, with 2-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the F-250 XLT are 78.40 inches wide by 224.20 inches long. It sits a comfortable 73.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard three passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 138.50 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The listed retail price in 1999 (MSRP) was $23,700, with an invoice cost of $20,655. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Standard Cab Pickup.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel is handled for the F-250 is a SFI design, running on BI-FUEL fuel. The BI-FUEL is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 30.00-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

The F-250 XLT received a miles-per-gallon rating of 13 - 14 in-city driving and 17 - 18 when it came to long-distance. Being a bi-fuel-powered hybrid truck, this was exceptional.

We Think...

The 1999 model year was telling year for the Ford F-250. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the XLT version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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